Temple Cooler Tragedy: 21-Year-Old Devotee Dies After Electrocution in Vrindavan

Brief By Republic World / 8:11 PM on 17 Jun 2026

A 21-year-old devotee died after allegedly receiving an electric shock from a water-spray cooler installed outside a temple in Vrindavan. CCTV footage reportedly captured the incident, showing the victim coming into contact with the cooler. His father’s rescue attempt was unsuccessful. The tragedy has sparked concerns over electrical safety and maintenance at public religious sites.